The Group Head: Transaction Banking is responsible for defining and executing the Group-wide strategy for corporate payments, cash management, collections, liquidity solutions, and trade finance capabilities across all operating countries in the Corporate, Commercial and Business Banking segments.
\nThe role drives sustainable revenue growth through transaction volumes, fee income, CASA balances, and increased client wallet share. It ensures a consistent, scalable, and competitive transaction banking and trade offering across the Group, positioning the Bank as the preferred partner for corporate and regional clients.
\nThe role partners closely with Corporate Banking teams to deliver integrated client solutions, while enabling cross-border trade and transactional flows across the network.
\nReports to: Group CEO<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
1. Transaction Banking & Trade Strategy
\n\u2022 Define and implement a Group-wide Transaction Banking and Trade Finance strategy aligned to overall Group objectives
\n\u2022 Identify opportunities to grow cross-border payments, trade flows, & regional liquidity solutions
\n\u2022 Drive standardisation of products, service models, and client experience across all markets
\n2. Revenue Growth & Commercialisation
\n\u2022 Drive growth in:<\/p>\n
Transaction banking fee income
\nTrade finance income (LCs, guarantees, supply chain solutions)
\nCASA balances and operating accounts<\/p>\n
\u2022 Increase corporate client wallet share through integrated transaction and trade solutions
\n\u2022 Support acquisition of large corporates, multinationals, and regional clients
\n3. Product Development & Innovation
\n\u2022 Lead development and rollout of:<\/p>\n
Payments and collections solutions
\nCash and liquidity management offerings
\nTrade finance and supply chain finance solutions
\nDigital and API-enabled banking capabilities<\/p>\n
\u2022 Partner with Technology and Operations to modernise platforms and improve client experience
\n\u2022 Ensure products are scalable, client-centric, and aligned to market needs
\n4. Regional Integration & Cross-Border Enablement
\n\u2022 Enable seamless cross-border payments, trade, and cash management solutions across Group
\n\u2022 Position the Bank as a regional transaction and trade partner for clients operating across multiple markets
\n\u2022 Drive consistency in delivery, service standards, and product capability
\n5. Corporate Client Solutions & Sales Enablement
\n\u2022 Partner with Heads of Corporate Banking and teams to structure integrated transaction and trade solutions
\n\u2022 Support key client engagements, pitches, and mandates requiring specialist expertise
\n\u2022 Build strong alignment between product, sales, and client delivery teams
\n6. Performance Management & Data Insights
\n\u2022 Define and monitor KPIs including:<\/p>\n
Transaction volumes and payment flows
\nTrade finance volumes and utilisation
\nCASA growth
\nFee income and wallet share<\/p>\n
\u2022 Develop dashboards and reporting frameworks to track performance across all markets
\n\u2022 Use data insights to inform strategy and client engagement
\n7. Risk, Compliance & Governance
\n\u2022 Ensure all transaction banking and trade products comply with all regulatory requirements
\n\u2022 Maintain strong controls across payments, trade operations, fraud prevention & operational risk
\n\u2022 Support Group governance frameworks for product approval, pricing, and risk management
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Technical Skills & Competence:<\/p>\n
12\u201315 years\u2019 banking experience
\nMinimum 8 years in Transaction Banking, Trade Finance, Corporate Banking, or Payments
\nExperience in multi-country or regional banking environments preferred<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Requirements:<\/p>\n
Degree in Finance, Economics, Banking, or Business<\/p>\n
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